The DASH diet grabbed the top spot for the best overall diet
followed by the TLC diet.

A total of 25 diets were evaluated and divided into seven
categories including best weight-loss diet, best commercial diet
plans, and easiest diets to follow (read the full rankings here).

The DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop
Hypertension, focuses on lowering
blood pressure by reducing sodium intake and encouraging a
healthy mix of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables rich in
vitamins like potassium, magnesium, and calcium.

The Weight Watchers Diet, which assigns every food a points value
rather than emphasizing calorie-counting also fared well, taking
the the No. 1 spot in three separate categories.

The weight-loss industry has made huge strides over the last
several years, raking in more than
$60 billion in 2010.